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Think about whether donor thanking and follow-up happen rarely, sometimes, or as a consistent practice.
Consider how often staff and board members receive guidance, coaching, or learning related to fundraising
Think about whether accounting, compliance, and key policies are current, reliable, and maintained without last-minute stress.
Consider whether you have clear, up-to-date plans that actually guide fundraising decisions and priorities.
Think about how confident you are that revenue projections reflect both past results and current capacity.
Consider how clearly and consistently you can explain your impact and why someone should support your work.
Think about how involved board members are in giving, fundraising, and advocating for the organization.
Consider how easy it is to track donors, gifts, and follow-up without relying on memory or spreadsheets.
Think about whether donor communications are planned, consistent, and focused on relationships, not just asks.
Consider whether fundraising is seen as a shared responsibility across staff, leadership, and the board.